Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A6100

Here is a extended assessment of the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A6100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is pretty comparable but the ZS200 (1") and A6100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS200 was launched 18 months before the A6100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ZS200 matches up vs the A6100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Sony Alpha a6100. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS200 offers external dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony A6100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS200 vs the A6100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and A6100 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and A6100.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A6100 will show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older ZS200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.